Misawa Life

Moving On...

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:34:00 +0000

Greetings followers,
We have left the area bound for America for the next few years. Consequently I will not be updating the site as often as you would like. As long as the information on the site is helpful and relevant I will leave it up. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Cheers,
Kristen

Greetings

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:14:00 +0000

April has brought spring to Misawa. I have migrated all the Misawa Daily photo's over to this website for your enjoyment. If you scroll down through the posts there are many pictures around the town. The format is a little off but you can click each one and it will take you to the entire image.

Have a great weekend!

Hachinohe Childrens Park

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:31:00 +0000

One of our favorite places to play on the weekend.... did I mention how much I HATE ferris wheels. :)

Fall Colors in Northern Japan

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:01:00 +0000

We took a drive up to Hakkoda recently and got see some beautiful views... and a bear! Following route 103 we ended up driving into Aomori and stopped for dinner. Great day :)

Delhi Indian Restaurant

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:22:00 +0000

Thought I would share one of my new favorite restaurants in Misawa. It is very clean and has great service. The lunch specials are very reasonable. Delhi is located across the street from Coco's and the Misawa bowling alley. If you go towards McD's from base you will make a left instead of right and it will be on the immediate left. Yum Yum :)

YoYo Market???

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:18:00 +0000

Just wondering if anyone has tried out the YoYo Market???? I was searching for Gnocchi (because I am too uninspired to make it :) ) and found this site. Leave a comment if you have!

http://www.yoyomarket.jp/

Cheers
-Kristen (hungry mama)

Misawa American Red Cross Run/Walk

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 02:42:00 +0000

The Misawa American Red Cross is holding a 8K (5 miles) and 3K (1.8 miles) family fun walk/run on Saturday, May 29th. All those interested in signing up can do so at the ARC Office (Torii Bldg) Monday - Friday 0730-1630 or just sign up at the race. The race is a fundraiser for donations only (no charge to run) and volunteers are needed the day of (226-3016).

Sign-in - 0700
Safety Briefing - 0745
8K Run Start - 0800
3K Run Start - 0815

We Got Snow!

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:56:00 +0000

Oh yes we did :)

Marche's

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:12:00 +0000

Good morning!

I thought I would post one of my favorite restaurants in Misawa. Marche has French-Japanese cuisine and is delicious. They have a variety of seafood as well as some pasta and steak dishes. They are open from 11:00-2:00 (last order 1:45) and 5:00pm - 9:30 (last order 9:00). The garlic bread alone is worth the trip :).

Directions: Go out the main gate to the first light and go straight. Make a left at the first side street on the left. Marche will be on the left and there will be a paid parking lot on the right. I recommend taking a ticket and parking in the lot. It is only about a hundred yen.

Here is the restaurant map for Misawa - Misawa Restaurant Map

Word On The Street....

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:52:00 +0000

That there is a Tony Roma's in Aomori.... Haven't tried it yet, but steak is in my future. If you have been leave a comment to let us know if it was worth the trip :) Website

Christmas Tree - MDP

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:00 +0000

UUmmmmmm... So I had to post this because it was the saddest Christmas tree I have ever seen. :) Happy Weekend everyone!

It has been

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:41:00 +0000

Forever since I have updated this site and I apologize. In effort to make it more reallistic of Misawa life... I will be blogging some of the craziness that is going on in our life. First things first winter is on its way and it is COLD!!! Okay, not as cold as it could be but me and my chicken legs are not appreciating the dropping temps. Second, I have been incredibly busy this last year traveling, starting a new job, husband deploying, and keeping up with two kids that have real homework this year. No complaints though it has been fantastic! Being in Northern Japan it seems like we are always busy doing something so I will be updating the site, adding pics, restaurants and general nonsense. Thank you for all the kind emails and I hope I got everyone's questions answered.

Cheers!
Kristen

Climbing Mt Fuji - Summer 2009

Yes we made it to the top :)

Kenji World

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:34:00 +0000

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Kenji World is a waterpark near Morioka. The drive is about two and half hours. We have enjoyed going for day and overnight trips. This is another trip that I believe you can get discounted tickets through ITT. I highly recommend avoiding Japanese Holidays because the place will be packed with visitors. Have Fun!

Yokota Fun

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:31:00 +0000

By driving to Yokota from Misawa I got to see a lot of what is around Yokota. These are directions to one of the major shopping centers and restaurants. Yokota also has a Chili's built and ready to go.... :(

Yokota Directions to Major Tokyo sights

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:28:00 +0000

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I was recently down in Tokyo and picked these up at Yokota lodging. They are a great way to make it back and forth to Tokyo. Just be careful in Roppongi!

Misawa to Morioka Directions

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:25:00 +0000

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An even shorter trip out of Misawa is to Morioka. There is two large malls, a zoo and much more. If you buy tickets at Misawa ITT for the zoo I believe that they are discounted...

Misawa Recreational Classes

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:22:00 +0000

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Here is a schedule that is offered at the Lunney Youth Center. Please check with them for any changes/cancelations. Have Fun!

Misawa to Sendai Directions

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:20:00 +0000

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If you are in need of a getaway Sendai is the closest BIG city you can go to. There is shopping, historical sites and much more. It is about a 4 hour drive on the toll road with a stop or two if needed.

Misawa Tanabata Festival 2009

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:38:00 +0000

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It is festival time in Japan and we will be having our very own here in Misawa. It will take place outside the gate from Jul 24th to the 26th. Hope to see you out there!

Misawa Beach Bash

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:51:00 +0000

Today is the Misawa Beach Bash! For all the information visit this site. Fireworks start at 8:00 pm as long as the weather stays nice (crossing fingers). :)

Happy Friday Everyone!

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:01:00 +0000

It looks like the Misawa Daily Photo website is locked by Google... Don't ask me why... I have spent a number of nights trying to figure it out. I will be setting up a new* and improved* site this week. Thank you for all of your support!

Old Misawa Architecture

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:22:00 +0000

I walked by this old barn one day and thought about how long it has been there. Many of the structures in the area are the traditional Japanese style buildings built many years ago. Most of the time they are surrounded by barns, fields of rice and beautiful gardens. One of the many things I like in the area.

I am catching up on photo's so please excuse the late posts :)

Back in Action

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Sat, 16 May 2009 02:48:00 +0000

Hi all,

I have been TDY, leave (posting pics at Misawa Daily Photo) and taking care of all the little things in life :) Getting caught back up with the site this week so stay tuned. Thank you for all the kind comments and concerns!

Kristen*

Shimoda Park in Winter

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:17:00 +0000

This is the best park for sledding in the winter. This particular morning we were the first ones on the hill. Yes, that is the evil tower of terror, but it is closed due to the weather (WOOOOOHHOOOOOO! I don't have to chase the kids up it). I have posted the directions to the park on the Misawa Life website. Snow is expected this weekend so yes I will be there :)

Mural on White Pole Road

noreply@blogger.com (.) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:10:00 +0000

Very slowly I am getting caught up on pictures. I passed a few tests recently which makes life a little easier at work. Almost everyday I pass this mural and it is my favorite. It is painted on one of the storefronts on White/Green/No Pole Road.